Sign in

Kate Urell

@theurell.bsky.social
427 followers 458 following 99 posts

Physics and Maths teacher, DCU education tutor and part-time lecturer

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Kate Urell
Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We’re in the middle of a cost of living crisis, yet the Government throws commuters under the bus.... (sorry about the bad pun, but this is outrageous)
1279
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Nine meals between us and anarchy- scary! #stockpile #climatecrisis It’s all happening very quickly!
000
Reposted by Kate Urell
Mark Little @marklittle.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
“The meme magic era Trump rode in on is long gone … They’ve completely misunderstood the internet generation; the second you post cringe content, you’re done.” www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
theatlantic.com
Iran Out-Trolled the Troller in Chief
The war sparked an epic social-media trolling contest.
081
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Plant blindness needs a rebrand such as flora agnosia. I love watching out for the first snowdrops in January or the bluebells in May and the honesty in June . It’s also good for mental health to appreciate nature especially for us urban dwellers
000
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
www.ipolitics.ca/2025/07/02/i... sad article Is it too late? I hope not but I fear it is.
ipolitics.ca
‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost
"We have failed to shift the narrative and we are still caught up in the same legal, economic and political systems," said David Suzuki in an exclusive interview with iPolitics. "For me, what we've go...
000
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A late celebration of #InternationalWomensDay @bankphysics.bsky.social but I love these @perimeterinstitute.ca posters and how clever and artistic is the They Made Their Mark poster too! I wonder how many will take the time to read it. #WomenInSTEM #STEM #STEAM #physics
023
Reposted by Kate Urell
tom t @bankphysics.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Super workshops for teachers in Dublin zoo next Saturday (mar 21st) ...with a few spaces still available. Register at oide.ie/teachers/ please repost here and elsewhere... @theurell.bsky.social @irishsciteach.bsky.social @kelleherscience.bsky.social @humphreyjones.bsky.social
Poster for a workshop in dublin zoo next saturday, mar 21st
033
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
theconversation.com/12-reasons-w... we need to stop making so much of it in the first place!
theconversation.com
12 reasons why plastic recycling is failing so badly
Just 15% of Europe’s plastic waste gets recycled, but we can do better.
000
Reposted by Kate Urell
The Guardian @theguardian.com · 19/02/2026
‘They pushed so many lies about recycling’: the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics
theguardian.com
‘They pushed so many lies about recycling’: the fight to stop big oil pumping billions more into plastics
Plastic production has doubled over the last 20 years – and will likely double again. For author Beth Gardiner, metal water bottles and canvas tote bags are not the solution. So what is?
6236104
Reposted by Kate Urell
Tenaj Yecal @boontonkat.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
🤲🏼
0145
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Salthill dart station- nothing to see here. What #climatecrisis? #flooding #leafysuburbs #ItsAllConnected
011
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The car they made in #engineering class and #capybara were used to measure #velocity and #acceleration. I love the sound of ticker timers in the morning! #physics
042
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
bsky.app/profile/theg... @bankphysics.bsky.social Felix’ death reminded me of Kittinger’s record fall cited in LC #Physics 2012. 31km vs 38km I often show the Felix video in class. #Felix I won’t comment on his political views.
062
Reposted by Kate Urell
Barbara @barbaramue.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
www.intellinews.com/southern-oce...
intellinews.com
Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse
A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a ...
032
Reposted by Kate Urell
John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Stunning video montage of just the last two weeks on our dangerously overheating home planet, from the excellent team at @weareyellowdot.bsky.social. It can be hard to keep up with the #climate 💩 that’s happening but this really helps.
34629
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
@physicsworld.bsky.social If no one ever hears it how are we gonna learn your song 🎶 Read all about it. Thank you physicsworld.com/a/cant-get-y...
physicsworld.com
'Can’t get you out of my head': using earworms to teach physics – Physics World
Physics teacher Kate Urell uses catchy tunes to help her students remember their lessons
010
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
I’m delighted to be published physicsworld.com/a/cant-get-y... @bankphysics.bsky.social @physicsireland.bsky.social @shanedbergin.bsky.social @ucdtl.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @aoibhinnos.bsky.social @jonathanmccrea.bsky.social
physicsworld.com
'Can’t get you out of my head': using earworms to teach physics – Physics World
Physics teacher Kate Urell uses catchy tunes to help her students remember their lessons
4104
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Sad and beautiful poem
031
Reposted by Kate Urell
tom t @bankphysics.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
🧪For science teachers in Ireland..... @physicsireland.bsky.social @theurell.bsky.social @kookychemist.bsky.social @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social @kelleherscience.bsky.social ce.bsky.social www.physicsresourcebank.com/post/sustain...
physicsresourcebank.com
Sustainable Development Goals Workshops
An opportunity for science teachers to engage with the Sustainable Development Goals, looking at how they can be integrated into classrooms using a range of interactive and practical resources.The SoS...
022
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
This is so true. The assumption that learning facts and the ability to think creatively are mutually exclusive is bandied about in education circles. There isn't enough time to learn everything by discovery. We have to learn from those who have lived before us.
042
Reposted by Kate Urell
tom t @bankphysics.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
For 🧪science teachers in Ireland... Oide Physics Lab days in March now open for booking... @theurell.bsky.social @irishsciteach.bsky.social @kelleherscience.bsky.social www.physicsresourcebank.com/post/oide-ph...
physicsresourcebank.com
Oide Physics Lab Days, March 2025
Booking is now open for a series of three Oide Lab-days, based in Dublin, Cork and Galway, on the dates listed across. The booking page is here (you will have to scroll past the upcoming physics PLE 2...
152
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Thank you to The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for the lovely poster I received this morning on John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton @bankphysics.bsky.social
121
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
The Inaugural #Engineering #Oxo Cube Challenge was held in Fingal CC. Thank you to @agittner.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social Great International cooperation with fellow Physics teachers #teamwork #STEM #collaboration
342
Reposted by Kate Urell
Mark Little @marklittle.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The Science feed gets 400,000 views a day … So far, it has 3,600 contributors, from ecologists and zoologists to quantum physicists, but those numbers are increasing rapidly. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
nature.com
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.
426251
Reposted by Kate Urell
Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
For everyone in Irish education: a proposal to revive #edchatie Monday evening discussions on Bluesky. Every two weeks in term-time. First session details on the graphic. More: www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati... Please repost within Ireland as much as poss & spread the word elsewhere.
"#EDCHATIE: In education, what do you want from a new government?

Date: Monday 2nd December 2024
Time: 19:30–20:30
Platform: BlueSky
Hashtag: #edchatie
Host: @sccenglish.bsky.social
A stick-figure bird is shown typing on a desktop computer, symbolizing online engagement. At the bottom, there’s a note inviting volunteers to propose ideas and host future chats, mentioning that the event happens every two weeks during term-time."
37769
Reposted by Kate Urell
FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
⏰
Photo reads: Time is the only currency you spend without ever knowing your balance. Use it wisely.
503342560
Reposted by Kate Urell
Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Galileo’s finger was a highlight of a trip to Florence years ago. Whole museum was pretty cool.
022
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Thank you @bankphysics.bsky.social Fact is often stranger than fiction.
010
Reposted by Kate Urell
tom t @bankphysics.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
🧪are there enough Irish Science teachers on BlueSky to make this worth sharing here yet? @physicsireland.bsky.social @theurell.bsky.social @kookychemist.bsky.social @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social @kelleherscience.bsky.social www.physicsresourcebank.com/post/jc-scie...
physicsresourcebank.com
JC Science Lab Days
The Oide Science Team are offering a Junior Cycle Laboratory Day at various locations around the country: Blessington, Stepaside, Regina Mundi in Cork, and Holy Rosary in Mountbellew in Galway.These d...
152
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Oh damp fertile soil of Wicklow producing large #fungi which release water vapour to create convection currents to disperse their spores @bankphysics.bsky.social #PhysicsOfFungi
021
Kate Urell @theurell.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
#Radioactivity #mindmaps revising for the exams - my first post on #Bluesky
050